Today, many, maybe most, celebrities endorse products. And that means brands face a challenge when their endorser suddenly shows up in the news for the wrong reasons: a drug scandal, domestic violence charge, hate speech, even shoplifting. 409 more words

AUBURN – Mississippi State senior Roquez Johnson can’t keep count of how many family members and friends will make the trip up I-85 North to Auburn Arena to watch him play Wednesday night. 590 more words

Despite fears to the contrary, the inaugural season of the College Football Playoff was a resounding success for the Football Bowl Subdivision. It was particularly kind to Ohio State, which captured the national championship with a 42-20 win against Oregon. 2,478 more words

AUBURN – As had been the case most of the season, costly penalties, particularly late hits by the defense, and blown assignments left Auburn on the losing side of last week’s Outback Bowl. 588 more words